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Avatar for Schmidt Electrical Contracting
Schmidt Electrical Contracting
4.7(
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They came out the same day that I called. Repaired the electrical line to my irrigation system quickly and efficiently. They took the time to answer other questions that I had. Very pleasant and professional. I will definitely use them again."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A.K.A Electric
4.7(
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys were fantastic! Knowledgeable and kind, they installed my Ring floodlights with cameras and helped with my existing camera set up. I plan on using them for all my future electrical projects!"
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Corrales Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had four different estimates for a complete wiring in my new four-car garage/workshop, Corrales Electric came in $2000.00 less than the other companies for the same spec of work. Their work is outstanding and their employees are top notch. I recommend them very highly."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
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3Z Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With nearly two decades of hands-on experience, 3Z Electric LLC proudly serves Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and surrounding areas. As a veteran-owned company, we bring precision, reliability, and integrity to every project. From residential wiring and lighting upgrades to full electrical system installations and troubleshooting, our mission is to deliver safe, efficient, and long-lasting solutions. We take pride in treating every home and business like our own—showing up on time, communicating clearly, and finishing every job with excellence. Fully licensed and insured, 3Z Electric is trusted across Central and Northern New Mexico for honest work, fair pricing, and craftsmanship that stands the test of time.

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Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling
4.6(
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Clayton showed up on time looked at the job and scheduled it. He came back at the scheduled time, installed everything and it all works. I love it. This is my go to company for plumbing, heating and cooling and now for electrical. Do you do windows too?"
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Universal Technical Services
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"This company went above and beyond my expectations. Neat and clean install. They got a green sticker from the city electrical inspector on the first try. They are reliable, I would definitely hire them again."
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Panel Upgrade

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Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
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LFD ELECTRIC LLC
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Luis arrived on time, was friendly and communicated effectively. He installed recessed lighting in my living room and replaced broken receptacles in my laundry room. He was very professional and I would definitely hire him again."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate88%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The NEC prohibits the installation of electrical panels within clothing closets. Closets are filled with flammable items like clothing, mothballs, shoe polish, plastic containers, and exposed light bulbs. If the panel develops a small electrical fire, it won’t take long to bloom into a real disaster. If you have an electrical panel in one of your home’s closets, move it as soon as possible with the help of a professional electrician.

The common, marked as COM or C, is one of the terminals found in your light switch. It houses the live wire that supplies the input voltage. The other terminals, marked as L1 or L2, are the outputs to the light fixtures. Depending on if you have a one-way or two-way switch, you’ll either have just an L1 terminal or both an L1 and L2 terminal.

GFCI outlets should be clearly labeled with LINE and LOAD labels, with arrows leading to the proper terminals. The line terminals are typically at the top, and the load terminals are typically at the bottom.

It depends on where you live. Some cities may require a permit for electrical work, while others don’t. You’ll need to call your city’s building department to determine if you’ll need to apply for a permit or not. If a permit is required, you’ll likely have to pay a fee for it. 

A breaker won’t always trip if an outlet burns out. If the outlet is overloaded or has a short circuit, the breaker is designed to trip and discontinue power to the outlet. However, some wiring problems that can burn out an outlet may not cause the breaker to trip, so don’t rely on it as a signal that something is wrong.

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